Just when you thought you were more likely to see number 23 hanging in the rafters than on the ice. The captain is back. The Colorado Avalanche announced today that they have signed Milan Hejduk to a one-year deal, worth a reported $2 million.
READ MORE »World Championship recap: Semifinals
Fresh off beating the US with eight seconds left, Finland out-played Russia in their semifinal matchup. They held the powerful Russian forwards to only 23 shots. Yet, after the dust had settled, it is Russia that will be playing for gold tomorrow.
READ MORE »World Championship recap: Quarterfinals
Today, all four of the Avalanche contingent were in action, with a berth in the semis on the line. Unfortunately, the day was filled with more disappointment than victory.
READ MORE »Jamie Moyer delivers performance for the ages.
“Jamie Moyer is washed up, he can’t be effective in the big leagues any more.” This is a quote from a former National League manager that will surely be in the hall of fame soon. This quote was taken in 1993.
READ MORE »Avalanche player review: Stefan Elliott
39GP 4G 9A 13P +2 It takes defenseman longer to develop than forwards. They need to learn how to stop people at the highest level. Systems are more complex. Opponents are better. Room for error is non-existent. That is why you don’t see many 19-21 year-old defenseman. They are not ready. They need to get stronger, quicker and [...]
READ MORE »World Championship recap: Day 12
Today marked the end of the round-robin style preliminary matches of the World Championships. Russia had finished yesterday. Canada, Team USA and Sweden all followed suit today, and all did so with a win.
READ MORE »World Championship recap: Day 11
In the only game involving an Avalanche today, Russia took on Italy. To no one’s surprise, the Russian team easily handled the Italians 4-0. Italy has now been relegated to the second-tier of international competition.
READ MORE »World Championship recap: Day 10
Today only Paul Stastny saw action among the four Avalanche in the tournament. Semyon Varlamov was given the game off, as Russia has already clinched a spot in the elimination round.
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